Few sights spark the imagination more than that of an ancient castle rising above the mystical Irish countryside. And with more than 30,000 castles and castle ruins dotting the emerald landscape, the ...

A magnificent Irish castle that earned recognition as one of the 'Top 10 Attractions in Ireland' in 2022 and 2023 is being celebrated as an essential destination, not only for its picturesque vistas ...

Ambitious owners have converted stone towers in the Irish countryside from ruins to rentals, giving visitors a chance to be king of the castle The imposing wooden door creaks open and my children ...

Reporting from Kilmaine, Ireland — Ireland is a proudly haunted island, its landscape defined by ancient cairns and standing stones, by ruined abbeys, castles and cottages. The spectral comes in many ...

Here are some of Ireland's oldest castles. Apparently, there are about 30,000 castles in Ireland so we decided to break down some of the best. Irish castles are among those at the forefront of the ...

This castle looks as though it has come straight out of a fairy tale: Kylemore Abbey, the romantic jewel of Connemara, ...

If you’ve ever dreamed that you’re an aristocrat languishing in your silk stockings, enjoying the ennui in your country pile, you’ve dreamed of Ashford Castle, an 800-year-old manor in County Mayo. It ...

The rugged landscape of Game of Thrones, which is filmed in Ireland, inspired us to round up our favorite Irish castles. The show has brought a new tourism industry to the country, which now includes ...

For years, my mother instilled in me a great passion for my ancestral roots. Her remarkable enthusiasm towards researching our family’s Irish heritage led to amazing discoveries. A few Lords, a few ...

Get ready to make like royalty in these incredible Irish castles that let you step back into history: They're all available for rent on HomeAway.com or Airbnb.com. For the ultimate Irish fairy-tale ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Sabino is an editor and author who writes about travel. If you want to golf in Ireland and are traveling with ...

If a man’s home is his castle, what if his castle is his hotel? In Ireland, such a stay isn’t mere hyperbole. A number of historic manors and estates offer swanky five-star accommodations within their ...